Tony Smetana

Tony Smetana serves as the Managing Director at HLS Legal, bringing over 30 years of expertise in employment law, industrial relations, and safety law. Throughout his distinguished career, Tony has represented employers in landmark cases across Western Australia and the nation. His unwavering dedication to his clients is evident, with many maintaining long-standing relationships with him for three decades. Highly regarded by clients and peers alike, Tony is consistently recommended as a leading figure in Employment and Workplace Relations Law. His extensive experience includes guiding companies through the complex process of negotiating large-scale enterprise agreements, particularly within the mining, resources, and energy sectors, such as the Gorgon and Ichthys Projects. As a seasoned litigator, Tony represents companies in both the Federal Court and the Supreme Court of Western Australia, handling intricate disputes with a strategic and successful approach. Tony has consistently been at the forefront of strategic thought in industrial relations, effectively navigating clients through legislative changes and unlocking potential opportunities for their businesses. His career began with leading his own boutique law firm, Smetana Legal, focusing on employment law and commercial litigation, before progressing to a senior lawyer role at Summers Legal. Tony completed his academic journey at The University of Western Australia, where he earned his Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Jurisprudence, laying a strong foundation for his remarkable career in law.